Explore Frederiksborg Castle, exhibitions and gardensThe museum is open every day of the year – including Mondays – and also during Christmas and New Year.Castle Discover Christian IV’s magnificent Frederiksborg Castle, dating back to the 1600s. This impressive Renaissance castle unfolds the story of a king with power and ambition. You’ll be greeted by the stunning Neptune fountain in the outer courtyard and the elegant Marble Gallery in the King’s Wing. Step inside and let yourself be captivated by the splendid decorations and atmosphere of rooms like the Great Hall, the Audience Chamber, and the Hall of Angels.ExhibitionsToday, Frederiksborg Castle is home to the Museum of National History and the National Portrait Gallery. In addition to its vast permanent collection, the museum presents changing special exhibitions.  Special exhibition - Gods Recreated - 09.02.2024 - 03.07.2028The exhibition tells the story of Frederiksborg Castle’s sculptures of ancient gods and the extensive work to recreate them as they appeared in the time of Christian IV. See original 17th-century sculptures, earlier restorations and newly carved works, and learn about the history of the Marble Gallery and the craftsmanship behind the reconstruction.Chapel Royal weddings and the anointing of absolute kings — the Chapel at Frederiksborg bears witness to Denmark's history. It also serves as the Chapel of the Royal Danish Orders of Chivalry. The walls are lined with coats of arms belonging to Knights of the Order of the Elephant and Grand Cross Knights of the Order of Dannebrog. The lavish chapel also functions as a parish church and is included in your museum visit.Curious children Frederiksborg is brimming with quirky details and stories for inquisitive minds of all ages. During Danish school holidays, there are extra activities for children are on offer.Dine at the restaurant "Rabarbergaarden Slottet" Don’t miss the museum’s highly acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant, Rabarbergaarden Slottet (meaning the Rhubarb farm at the castle), where local ingredients from Royal North Zealand are transformed into unique gastronomic experiences.Castle Gardens Frederiksborg is situated on three islands in the Castle Lake, surrounded by two grand garden designs: the Baroque Garden from the 1720s, characterized by its neat lines, shaped trees, and royal monograms, and the romantic landscape garden featuring free-growing woods, winding streams, and the idyllic Bathhouse Castle from the 1580s. The Little Ferry sails across the Castle Lake all summer long.Visit Frederiksborg Castle is in Hillerød, about a 35-minute train ride via the S-train line A from Copenhagen. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Hillerød Station to the castle. You can walk along the Castle Lake or through the city's pedestrian streets with cafes and shops. Special Exhibitions: Tapestries - The Tapestries of Frederiksborg, 26/03 2026 - 06/09 2026The Great Hall at Frederiksborg Castle is adorned with enormous tapestries, and these monumental woven artworks carry an extraordinary story. From around 1900 and for the following 28 years, the tapestries were recreated by some of Denmark’s most visionary female entrepreneurs, led by Kristiane Konstantin-Hansen.    

Step into history at Kronborg Castle Explore the history of Kronborg Castle from the dark casemates to the cannon tower overlooking the Øresund. Through grand halls, hidden chambers, and the old moat, echoes of royal drama and Denmark’s past still linger within the walls of this UNESCO World Heritage castle. Meet the legendary Holger Danske, discover special exhibitions, and join guided tours led by our knowledgeable castle hosts, who bring centuries of history vividly to life. For centuries, Kronborg stood as a stronghold of royal power, not only in Denmark but throughout Northern Europe. The history of Kronborg is steeped in drama with Renaissance kings, forbidden love, brutal wars, and grand celebrations that echoed across Europe. It’s a historic castle that has witnessed some of the most pivotal moments in Danish history. Join a guided tour and uncover the stories you never knew you wanted to hear. Walk through magnificent Renaissance halls and winding corridors and enjoy one of Denmark’s most spectacular views across the Øresund. Find Holger the Dane in the underground casemates, climb the tower stairs and imagine the lavish royal celebrations once held in the grand ballroom. Today, Kronborg Castle is part of the National Museum of Denmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A living Renaissance castle where traces of the people who shaped Danish history can still be seen in the ancient walls, and where the past continues to resonate today.Special exhibition PARTY Visit the special exhibition Party and step into the extravagant party culture of the Renaissance. Here, a celebration was never just a celebration — it was a display of wealth, influence, and royal ambition. Kronborg became famous across Europe for its spectacular festivities, and according to legend, those stories inspired William Shakespeare to place Hamlet at the castle itself. In the summer of 2026This summer you can experience Hamlet Highlights at Kronborg Castle. Watch original and newly written scenes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet performed within the very castle where Shakespeare set the stage. A unique opportunity to experience the world-famous play at the home of Hamlet.

The Viking Ships in Roskilde Important: Sailing on the historic Viking ships is available until September 30th, the final day of the season. The Viking Ship Museum exhibits the five 1000-year-old original ship finds from the Viking Age (the Skuldelev Ships) as well as a fleet of sailing reconstructions. Several of these reconstructions and other Nordic boats are also available to sail in. You can also meet the craftsmen who keep up the traditions of the old maritime trades, and you can try your hand with axes, ropes and many other activities. The permanent exhibitions are focused on the five Skuldelev Ships. The goal of these exhibits is to tell the story of these ships and of the many Nordic maritime adventures during the Viking Age. The five original Viking ships stand majestically with the Roskilde Fjord as a living backdrop. With this view, it becomes easy to imagine how the merchant set off for distant shores with his goods, the warriors waved goodbye to their families before the voyage and the fisherman embarked on the fjord with the hope of returning with a good catch. Summer sailing trips on Roskilde Fjord - Climb on board! Board a Viking ship and get up close!The Museum is the only place in the world where you can experience seeing 1000-year-old Viking ships, and then go directly out to the Museum harbor, where the full-scale reconstructed Viking ships lie moored at the quayside. The Viking Ship Museum invites its guests to take part in unique sailing trips with either Viking ships or traditional Nordic boats, which are the descendants of the Vikings' ships. Viking ships were originally used for war, trading, fishing and transport during short every day trips or on longer voyages to foreign shores. We go sailing on Roskilde Fjord every day during the summer season and timeslots are posted and updated daily on our website. You buy your sailing ticket as an addition to your Copenhagen Card.  

Discover 500 years of Danish war history.The War Museum offers a vivid insight into Denmark’s military history and the conflicts that have shaped the country’s past and present – both geographically and culturally.Explore models of historic warships from the Danish Navy and discover the museum’s treasury of unique artefacts from around the world, including an actual tank.The exhibition “Warrior” focuses on the individuals behind the battles. What does it mean to go to war – and how does it affect us? The exhibition explores similarities and differences across time, from a Japanese samurai to a modern Danish soldier.The museum is located in Christian IV’s historic Tøjhus on Slotsholmen, in the heart of Copenhagen.  

The Øresund Aquarium (Øresundsakvariet) in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, is a part of the University of Copenhagen’s museums and also an information and research center for water environment – and a ”must see” for everybody interested in the marine life in the Danish waters. The aquarium is a locally placed saltwater aquarium specialized in the marine life in Oresund (Øresund). It is placed close to the northern harbor of Elsinore and with the sound as a close neighbor. Visiting the aquarium will give you a thorough insight into the colorful and fascinating world, which is found on the seabed of the Danish waters and fiords. Touch pools for children and grown-ups The Øresund Aquarium is equipped with four different types of aquariums: biotope aquariums, theme aquariums, the touch pool for grown-ups (with for example rays and small sharks) and the very popular children’s touch pool, where children can touch crabs, sea stars and flatfish.  The Water Laboratory – a small piece of Øresund At the harbor – approximately a one-minute walk from the aquarium – you will find the new outdoor Water Laboratory. Here you will see a small natural piece of Øresund. It is established with stone reef, sand beds and banks of seaweed and you can experience lots of exciting fish and crabs. The Øresund Aquarium often puts new fish and animals into the basin, so there is always something to look at and study.  Activities at the aquarium During school holidays the Øresund Aquarium organizes several activities for children and their families, for example, crab-catching at the Water Laboratory, special ”Touch living sea creatures”-events and dissections of various sea animals. They also offer boat trips on the Øresund, where they are looking for the small whale – the porpoise – as well as the elusive tuna fish and wild seabirds.  Please note that the aquarium is closed on the 24th, 25th & 31st of December + 1st of January

Peder Skram was in service of the Royal Danish Navy from 1966-1988. Peder Skram was the first large warship in the world to use a combination of gas turbines and diesel engines for propulsion. It could reach a speed of approximately 30 knots (55 km or 34 mph) using gas turbines. In case of war, the frigate was a heavily armed flagship in the defense of the Baltic coast of Germany and the Danish islands against a naval invasion from the Warsaw Pact. The coordination of Operation Hurricane, large-scale air raids, and missile attacks on hostile landing forces, was to be coordinated from the combat information center of Peder Skram. Onboard the frigate you can experience the life of Danish naval personnel during the Cold War. You can witness how the 200 crew members of a navy flagship lived and worked every day. You can visit different stations: the combat information center, engine room, galley, bridge and even the gun turret.